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Pi⋅la⋅tes
[pi-lah-teez]
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| Trademark. a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches, performed on specialized equipment. |
Also called Pilates method.
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Pi·la·tes (pĭ-lä'tēz) A system of exercises that promote the strengthening of the body, often using specialized equipment. [After Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), German-born American physical fitness instructor who developed the system.] |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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| Main Entry: | Pilates |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a method of physical and mental exercise involving stretches and breathing that focus on strengthening the abdominal core |
| Etymology: | Joseph Pilates, designer of the system |
Main Entry: Pi·la·tes
Pronunciation: p&-'lä-tEz
Function: trademark
—used for an exercise regimen typically performed with the use ofspecialized apparatus and designed to improve the overall condition of the body
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